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as in to subdue
to bring under one's control by force of arms
The tyrant used brute force to dominate all countries in the region.
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Recent Examples of dominate
Some experts also expressed national security concerns about EVs because China dominates significant parts of the EV supply chain.
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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Some experts also expressed national security concerns with EVs because China dominates significant parts of the EV supply chain.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
The heat wave in the West will dominate weather headlines for at least two weeks starting Thursday, as numerous locations are likely to set all-time heat records for the month of March.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Travelers are seeking warm-weather destinations for spring break 2026, with Florida dominating the top domestic spots.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Some experts also expressed national security concerns with EVs because China dominates significant parts of the EV supply chain.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
The heat wave in the West will dominate weather headlines for at least two weeks starting Thursday, as numerous locations are likely to set all-time heat records for the month of March.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Travelers are seeking warm-weather destinations for spring break 2026, with Florida dominating the top domestic spots.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominate
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Even so, the reaction of the market has been relatively subdued, said David Butter, an energy expert on the Middle East at the Chatham House think tank.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Video from the scene shows a security detail member being taken to the ground as officers worked to subdue the suspects.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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An open-plan living and dining area centers the house, while each ensuite bedroom opens to its own balcony overlooking the coast.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The main restaurant unfolds across a wraparound deck overlooking an area for fireside dinners and performances by traditional Venda dancers and drummers, but there are plenty of opportunities to dine in the bush.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shakespeare’s fierce and primal tragedy follows the celebrated warrior who knows how to conquer enemies but not how to win hearts.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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After fashion’s front row set conquered London, the caravan rolled onto Milan Fashion Week, where the energy felt instantly amplified.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jacquemus + Nike After instantaneous success in September 2025 with the Moon Shoe’s first relaunch, Jacquemus + Nike is back for round two with a campaign fronted by Solange.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bleachers, the rock band fronted by star producer Jack Antonoff, announced its 2026 tour dates on Tuesday, March 10, including a five-night residency in Los Angeles in September.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Fans and politicians had intensified calls to examine Live Nation’s 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster, after the company subjected Taylor Swift fans to hours-long online queues while charging high prices for tickets to her 2022 Eras tour.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The very first episode of ANTM subjected the contestants to on-camera Brazilian bikini waxes and then sent them up to a Manhattan roof terrace to pose in swimwear in frigid weather.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Luka Doncic scored 44 points despite not playing the fourth quarter, and the Lakers defeated the struggling Indiana Pacers 128-117 on Friday night with LeBron James and Deandre Ayton out because of injury.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Birdville defeated Heritage 77-71 in the state semifinals last season before falling in the state title game to Beaumont West Brook in overtime.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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The president's endorsement didn't clear the GOP crowded field to replace Greene — some observers cast that as a sign of weakness — but Fuller easily overcame other Republican contenders.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Next, despite a close first half, Kansas State couldn’t overcome BYU and star freshman AJ Dybansta, falling to the Cougars 105-91 to finish off a disappointing season.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Dominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominate. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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